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meddled

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Definition of meddled word

  • noun meddled Simple past tense and past participle of meddle. 1

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Parts of speech for Meddled

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

meddled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

meddled usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for meddled

verb meddled

  • interfered — to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
  • intruded — Simple past tense and past participle of intrude.
  • pried — to try, test, or taste.
  • stirred — to move one's hand or an implement continuously or repeatedly through (a liquid or other substance) in order to cool, mix, agitate, dissolve, etc., any or all of the component parts: to stir one's coffee with a spoon.
  • gossiped — idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others: the endless gossip about Hollywood stars.

Antonyms for meddled

verb meddled

  • aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
  • assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
  • facilitated — to make easier or less difficult; help forward (an action, a process, etc.): Careful planning facilitates any kind of work.
  • forwarded — toward or at a place, point, or time in advance; onward; ahead: to move forward; from this day forward; to look forward.
  • helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.

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